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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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